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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.17 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.17 and 248.75 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.17 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.17 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.17 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 135,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,861.17/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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